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DON'T MISS TAOS SOLARFEST!
posted on 2010-06-21 14:04:00 by Tulima Mauga
Don't miss Taos Solarfest!
June 26 & 27, 2010 at Kit Carson Park, Taos, NM 87571
For more concert info: www.solarmusicfest.com
Last minute specials - ask about our $25 to $200 discounts - subject to property and length of stay.
Ask Amber about cool rentals for one of the year's hottest concerts in Northern New Mexico.
Call us at 1-800-480-7150 to experience the Kokopelli Difference.
www.kokoproperty.com
Saturday
8:00pm Michael Franti & Spearhead
"Music is the thread that's gone through my life and given it so much meaning" - Michael Franti
michaelfranti.com6:45pm Robert Mirabal
"My music is informed by the ceremonial music that I've heard all my life. What I create comes out of my body and soul in a desire to take care of the spirits of the earth. " - Robert Mirabal
mirabal.com5:00pm Jakob Dylan
jakobdylan.com 3:30pm Lyrics Born
lyricsborn.com 1:45pm Cherryholmes
cherrygholmes.musiccitynetworks.com 12:00pm That 1 Guy
that1guy.com 10:45am Hidden Whale
hiddenwhale.com Sunday
7:45pm Los Lonely boys
loslonelyboys.com 6:00pm Pat Green
patgreen.com 4:00pm Todd Snider
toddsnider.net
2:30pm Darren Cordova y Color
DarrenCordovayColor.com 1:00pm The National Institute of Flamenco featuring Alma Flamenca & Ninos Flamenco
11:30am Kim & the Caballeros
kimandthecaballeros.com Solar Stage Artists with more info to follow
Kirry & the Parlor String Band
Muza
Little Sister
Max Gomez
D.H. LAWRENCE RANCH TOUR
posted on 2010-06-16 15:39:00 by Tulima Mauga
From Friends of D.H. Lawrence's website: www.friendsofdhlawrence.org
D. H. LAWRENCE RANCH PRESENTATION AND GUIDED TOUR
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Free and open to all
Sponsored by Friends of D. H. Lawrence,
the Taos Public Library, and the University of New Mexico
10:15-11:15 a.m. Presentation on the history of the ranch by
Dr. Katherine Toy Miller at the Taos Public Library
11:30 a.m. Carpool and depart from the Taos Public Library parking lot.
Parking at the ranch is limited.
12-1:30 p.m. Meet at D. H. Lawrence ranch for guided tour by Bill Haller,
President, Friends of D. H. Lawrence, and other Friends' members
2 p.m. Return to Taos Public Library parking lot
Contact Dr. Katherine Toy Miller at 575.751.3680 or ktoy@taosnet.comfor further information. The Taos Public Library is located at 402 Camino de la Placitas in Taos.
MEMORIAL WEEKEND FESTIVITIES FOR THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE
posted on 2010-05-27 15:37:00 by Tulima Mauga
Don't miss the many festivities happening around the Enchanted Circle this Memorial Weekend--May 28 - 31, 2010
Taos:
16th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair at Kit Carson Park, Town of Taos - Fri, May 28 - Mon, May 31
Taos Opera Institute Opening Night at Edelweiss Lodge, Taos Ski Valley - Sat, May 29 at 5 pm
Cantos de Taos - a quartet of semi-professional Opera singers and a special appearance from Mary Jane Johnson - The performance is free for all to enjoy with a cash bar available.
If you would like to dine at the Edelweiss, limited seating is available. Reservations Necessary. $30 per person. Please call 575 737 6900 for dinner reservations. Dinner starts at 7.30 pm. For more information see the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce website for more details at http://www.taosskivalley.com/calendar
Red River:
Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally
Get ready for the rumble as 20,000 bikers from all different backgrounds line Main Street. Live music can be found all over town, along with vendors carrying everything from leather and lace, to food and fun. The last main run heads to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire on Memorial Day.
Angel Fire:
Memorial Weekend Remembrance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park - Fri, May 28 - Mon, May 31
Info courtesy of http://www.angelfirememorial.com/Events-Calendar.php. For more information, call the Angel Fire Visitors Center at 866-668-7787.
| Fri May 28 | 3:30 pm: Guided Tour of Grounds. (Learn the history of this amazing place) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Artist Reception and Visitor Center Preview at Visitor Center. |
| Sat May 29 | 10:30 am: Vistor Center Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting 1:00 pm: Fallen, But Not Forgotten with Colonel Ward Nickisch at Visitor Center. 2:15 pm: Leadership of Junior Officers in Vietnam with Ron Milam at Visitor Center. 3:30 pm: Guided Tour of Grounds. 4:30 pm: Art & War with Don Schol at Visitor Center. 5:30 pm: Volunteer Orientation at Visitor Center. |
| Sun May 30 | 10:00 am: Guided Tour of Grounds. 10:30 am: Doc's Journey with Jim Goss at Visitor Center. 11:45 am: Fallen, But Not Forgotten with Colonel Ward Nickisch at Visitor Center. 1:00 pm: Leadership of Junior Officers in Vietnam with Ron Milam at Visitor Center. 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Fab Faux (Beatles cover band) at Amphitheater. 2:15 pm: Art & War with Don Schol at Visitor Center. 3:30 pm: Guided Tour of Grounds. 5:00 pm: 44th Army Band Concert at Amphitheater. 7:00 pm: Candlelight Vigil at Amphitheater. This annual vigil is a solemn remembrance of our fallen warriors. |
| Mon May 31 | Memorial Day |
MOVIE MEMORIES EXHIBIT IN TAOS
posted on 2010-05-10 12:29:00 by Tempo Staff/Taos News
Movieland Memories
http://taosnews.com/articles/2010/05/10/entertainment/doc4be7eedb8add9408816620.txt
Steve Wiard shows selections from his extensive poster collection
By Tempo staff
Wiard says he started his sizable collection more than 25 years ago when a friend gave him a “Bull Durham” poster. Since then he has expanded it to more than three dozen posters, including such classics “Casablanca,” “The Graduate” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
“Movies have always served as a great escape and as a means to live out our adventures and our fantasies,” Wiard says in a press release. “They also evoke memories and emotions from years gone by ... where we were, who we were with and what we remember from a particular film and its actors.”
The show runs through the month of May. For more information, call Jackie at (575) 770-9590.
THUNDERING GUITARS
posted on 2010-04-21 13:49:00 by Rima Ralff
Thundering Guitars
By Rima Ralff of
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 AM MDT
http://www.taosnews.com/articles/2010/04/21/entertainment/doc4bcefa4593c26393603925.txt
At barely 21 years old, Lukas Nelson is quite likely on his way to becoming one of the great guitarists of his generation. His influences include Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jerry Garcia and if you close your eyes you could swear you’re listening to his foremost hero, Jimi Hendrix. Well, almost.
Audiences who may have missed the band's appearance at its KTAO debut last year will have a chance to hear the band Wednesday (April 21), 9 p.m., at Shadows Lounge and Grill, 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur.
The young prodigy doesn’t stop at imitation, but synthesizes all of the stylistic and technical knowledge gleaned from his musically rich upbringing to create a distinct portfolio of original songs. Whipping a jam band and psychedelic aesthetic into the mix, the result is a performance that is as exciting to watch as it is to listen to.
In addition to citing his guitar heroes, Nelson also acknowledges Neil Young and Bob Dylan (the latter of whom he has played with) as important sources of inspiration, but, as the son of Willy Nelson, he said, “My dad is probably the strongest influence. I learned a lot from him, his phrasing, his style of singing, I’ve even take his stage presence, his ability to connect with his audience, and try to adapt that to my own style.”
Don’t expect to see a carbon copy of the elder Nelson, though. Lukas Nelson is forging his own place in the annals of rock and roll and actually prefers that his dad’s name not be used to promote his band’s shows. He said, “It’s not that I don’t want anyone to talk about my dad, I really don’t mind, I just don’t want it to seem like we’re living off of him. We have our own thing going.”
And boy, do they. This year the band has already been booked to open for B.B. King, Toots and the Maytals, Peter Frampton and a host of other notable performers.
Filled with a level of energy and antics that only 20-somethings can muster, Promise of the Real’s shows are an exhilarating experience, but part of what makes the performances so memorable is a quality of sincerity and unpretentiousness. “I grew up in places where people were really down to earth,” said Nelson, “so we have a promise to not wear any masks in our music and just be real.”
Tickets for the performance are limited. The cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. This show is for a 21-years-and-older audience with valid ID. Call (575) 751-9600.
THE BEAUTY OF ABIQUIU
posted on 2010-03-27 12:28:00 by Ginger Clarke
Friday, October 3, 2008
by Ginger Clarke •
Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings convey the stillness and vast, pristine beauty of the Abiquiú landscape. Any visitor to this area has experienced firsthand the captivating qualities that so inspired O’Keeffe’s paintings.
TAOS' MINA TANK WOWS 'ELLEN DEGENERES' - LOCAL PERFORMANCE COMING TO THE ALLEY
posted on 2010-03-20 16:38:00 by Rima Ralff
Mina Tank wows 'Ellen Degeneres'
Photo courtesy Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.
By Rima Ralff/Taos News
http://taosnews.com/articles/2010/03/22/entertainment/doc4ba4e93196313471600939.txt
Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:34 AM MDT
Mina Tank is a hometown hero. Four weeks ago, representatives of “The Ellen Degeneres Show” contacted the local 32-year-old singer with an invitation to appear on the program, which aired March 2. Her performance of the Etta James classic, “At Last,” was received with a resounding standing ovation and had the talk show host showering Tank with praise.
“You have such a great voice,” said a gushing Degeneres. “I’m going to try to help you in every way I can. You are amazing ... I mean really, I’m calling every producer I know.”
Now, locals will have a chance to find out just how good she is when Tank appears with The Damn Band, Saturday (March 20), 10 p.m., at The Alley Cantina,
This will be her first appearance in
In recent phone interviews with Tank, she recalled the series of events that led to her appearance on one of daytime television’s most popular shows.
It started Feb. 18, an evening that wasn’t particularly unusual. She and her husband, Sherman Tank (yes, that’s his real name) had taken their three young children to dinner at one of their favorite haunts. It was during the drive home that things became surreal.
“We got a call from my brother on my husband’s cell phone,” she said. “He said, ‘The Ellen Show’ just called and they’re looking for Mina.’ ” At first, Tank was puzzled. “I’m not (a huge fan of) TV, but when we got home there was a voicemail from someone from the show. They said they had heard me sing on MySpace Karaoke and they wanted background information about me and wanted to know if I would sing if invited to the show.”
Although Tank has performed only minimally over the past 11 years since the birth of her eldest daughter, her online presence is extensive. A year-and-a-half ago, she began uploading songs to MySpace Karaoke at her brother’s prompting. She has since recorded 67 songs via webcam, has entered several online competitions and has placed in each.
The singer said Degeneres and her crew were particularly moved by her rendition of “At Last.” Although Tank was attracting adoring fans online from around the globe, she seemed to be somewhat bewildered by why she was chosen by Degeneres.
“All I kept hearing was that I’m ‘refreshing,’ but I honestly couldn’t tell you what they meant.”
Like Degeneres herself, Tank has a down to earth nature that is highly refreshing and utterly appealing. On her MySpace page there’s a photo of Tank peering out from her kitchen to her online audience. Dressed in a simple halter dress she offers a beaming smile and a friendly yet slightly shy wave of the hand. With her head cocked to one side she seems to be saying, “Howdy folks.” It’s from this kitchen that most of her karaoke songs have been recorded.
“I think they also thought it was a cool story,” she said, “You know, mother of three who does karaoke in her kitchen.”
There’s nothing flashy about Tank’s online performances and her unpretentious presence leaves a huge space for viewers to be absorbed by the infinite soulfulness of her singing. Her delivery is impeccable and the control over her vocal technique is thoroughly skilled giving the impression of absolute ease. Even before she begins to sing, something seems to wash over her, taking her to a place devoid of self-consciousness, the place from which true artistry arises.
Tank says she has never felt a need to impress. “I always have my mom calling saying, ‘I can’t believe you put that video up there,’ because sometimes I don’t fix my hair and stuff like that ... To me I’m just like, hey, I’m just like everybody else at home singing karaoke. I don’t know, for me it’s just fun.”
Listening to Tank sing it’s evident that she was born with a gift. Coming from a musical family that included 11 brothers, she was singing and dancing at a young age in her father’s Polynesian show in
When she was 19 she met her soon to be husband, Sherman, and it wasn’t long before the couple began their own family. A devoted mother, Tank put her musical pursuits on the back burner for nearly a decade. In 2006, the family moved to Angel Fire and eventually settled in
Tank said her nervousness during her taped interview with Degeneres caused memory failure. “When I came home I felt pretty bad because I realized that I had forgotten everything. I forgot to mention my husband, my band and that the whole karaoke MySpace started with my little brother. I was determined to mention him, but I forgot that I had a brother.” However, when Tank stepped up to the microphone to sing, the magic washed over her. “That is my comfort zone,” she said. “As soon as I was singing I was OK. It was like my relief from the interview.” (The five-star rated clip of Tank’s appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZPDbX-lTOY .)
Back home in
And what will happen if Tank is approached by a producer? “We have dad and he’s on board and ready to do whatever it will take,” she said. “We had our huge family discussion and talked about me being busy ... yeah, everyone’s on board so we’re going to see how it works, but the family comes first. I already told them if this becomes too much we’ll have to throw down and do something else.”
Chances are good that in the near future Tank will be getting some promising offers, but regardless of whether she hits the big time, this is one damn singer to keep your eyes and ears on.
For details on the
TAOS SOLAR MUSIC FESTIVAL TO RETURN!
posted on 2010-03-11 16:32:00 by Rick Romancito
By Rick Romancito/Taos News
http://taosnews.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b992ed4c325d020941020.txt
Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:58 AM MST
Taos Solar Fest is back. Executive directors Dawn Richardson and Dan Sherman announced today (March 11) that the annual Taos Solar Music Festival, which enjoyed a decade-long run until a dismal economy forced it to take a hiatus in 2009, will return for a two-day event scheduled for the weekend of June 26-27 in Kit Carson Park.
Although acts are still being lined up,
“We are striving to make this a community event,”
Among changes this year, aside from making event two days instead of three,
“We really appreciate all of the support you’ve given us via all the e-mails we received,”
With social media becoming today’s go-to method of spreading news,
In 2009, in an apparent effort to fill the void left by Solar Fest, two ambitious music festivals popped up to take advantage of Northern New Mexican summer music audiences. One, the three-day Taos Mountain Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival landed with a thud due to dismal attendance and will likely not return, while the one-day Taos Mountain Music Festival in
For more on the 2010 Taos Solar Music Festival, visit www.solarmusicfest.com or its presence on Facebook and Twitter.
SALOMON EXTREME FREERIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS - MARCH 10 TO 13!
posted on 2010-03-04 11:29:00 by Admin
For full details see www.skitaos.org/freeride (The following is from the website)
2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships in Taos Ski Valley
The 2010 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships at Taos will be held from March 10 – 13, 2010. This premiere big-mountain event is New Mexico's largest and most prestigious ski and snowboard competition. Last year athletes from around the globe descended on Taos Ski Valley to test themselves against the resort's famed steeps and chase a $12,000 purse. This year the world again returns to Taos in March for the sixth installment of this venerable competition.
Registration for the 2010 Freeride Championship is now open!
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from http://skitaos.org/contents/view/general_info
GENERAL INFO
Taos Ski Valley is proud to host the 2009 Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships, New Mexico's most prestigious skiing event. This big-mountain competition will be held from March 4 - 7, 2009 on Taos' famed steep terrain, with venues including the ragged chutes and cliffs of the West Basin and the incomparable Kachina Peak.
As was the case in previous incarnations of this event, competitors will move through a variety of qualifying days, with top finishers advancing to the next round to ski more difficult venues. Competitors are judged on degree of difficulty of line, aggression, fluidity, control, and style by a panel of five judges. The field is progressively cut until only the top athletes remain to compete on the final day.
With more than 100 skiers and snowboarders chasing a $12,000 purse, there's no doubt that next year's installment of the Salomon Extreme Freeride Championships will be one of the most competitive ever.
Dates:
March 4 - 7, 2009
Location:
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Showcasing Taos' legendary terrain.
153 miles north of Albuquerque. MAP IT
Competitors:
Men and Women Competitive Freeride Skiers and Snowboarders
Registration limited to approximately 130 competitors.
Divisions include Men, Women, and Juniors.
Prize Purse:
$12,000 cash
Registration:
Registration for this event has been closed!
FWQ Judging Criteria
Venues:
Representing some of the best double-diamond terrain in the country, the venues for this event showcase Taos' toughest terrain. Kachina Peak and the West Basin Ridge are littered with tight lines, cliffs and rocks. Venues will be determined by the ski patrol, chief of race and event staff and are subject to change depending upon snow and weather conditions.
Judging:
Taos will not be an IFSA competition this season. Instead it will employ the judging standards that slightly differ from similar types of big-mountain competitions sanctioned by the IFSA. Our criteria is sanctioned by the Freeride World Tour, and is used at all FWT events as well as FWT qualifying events. Please review our judging criteria to completely understand how your run will be scored. Should you have any questions before, during or after the competition, the event organizers will be happy to address them.
Questions:
Alejandro Blake, Events Coordinator
Phone 575-776-2291 ext. 1436
Email amb@skitaos.org
TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
posted on 2010-03-02 15:09:00 by Admin
Looking for something just a little different?
Check out the Taos Center for the Arts and their website at http://www.tcataos.org/calendar/.
For the latest in exhibits, shows, special movie showings, and performances, don't miss
the calendar.
--Tulima Mauga
